Population 16,134 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Chesnee
Household size in Chesnee
| Period | Chesnee | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.61 | 2.54 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.73 | 2.59 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.51 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.71 | 2.50 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.10 | −0.04 | −0.03 |
At 2.71 people per household, Chesnee sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is bigger than in South Carolina overall, where it has 2.50 people. Household size has climbed from 2.61 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Chesnee
| Period | Chesnee | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.5 | 38.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.6 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.1 | 40.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.2 | 41.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | −2.3 | +2.9 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Chesnee are younger than 39.2 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The population here is younger than in South Carolina overall, where the median age is 41.2. The median age has dropped from 41.5 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Chesnee
| Period | Chesnee | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.5% | 13.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.3% | 13.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.8% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.4% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.0 pts | −1.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 8.4% of households in Chesnee, well below the national share of 11.6%. Chesnee has a lower share of single-parent households than the great majority of South Carolina cities.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Chesnee
Renters in Chesnee
| Period | Chesnee | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.1% | 30.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 27.0% | 31.4% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.2% | 30.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 18.6% | 28.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −6.5 pts | −2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Chesnee is largely a place of homeowners: only 18.6% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 47.4% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 6.5 points, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Chesnee
| Period | Chesnee | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.6% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.1% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.0% | 13.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.5% | 11.8% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.2 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Chesnee is close to the national rate: 10.5% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. Vacancy is down 3.2 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Chesnee
| Period | Chesnee | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1985 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1988 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1988 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1989 | 1991 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +7 | +6 |
Chesnee has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1989, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1985 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the east.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Chesnee
| Period | Chesnee | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $696 | $780 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $651 | $859 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $770 | $984 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $941 | $1,294 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$245 | +$514 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Chesnee costs $941 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $245 a month from 2006–10, a 35% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 24.4% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southeast; the highest are in the southwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Chesnee
Bachelor's degrees in Chesnee
| Period | Chesnee | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.4% | 25.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.5% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.1% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.5% | 32.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | +7.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Chesnee: 15.5% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has edged up 1.1 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Chesnee has a lower share of college graduates than at least four in five South Carolina cities.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Chesnee
| Period | Chesnee | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 79.7% | 84.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 78.4% | 85.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 85.6% | 87.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.9% | 90.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +10.2 pts | +6.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in Chesnee have finished high school as nationally: 89.9%, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 10.2 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Chesnee
| Period | Chesnee | South Carolina | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.9% | 9.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 12.6% | 10.6% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.4% | 5.8% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.7% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −7.2 pts | −4.2 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Chesnee has been strong: just 2.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 7.2 points, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Chesnee compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chesnee | 2.71 | 39.2 | 8.4% | 18.6% | 10.5% | 1989 | $941 | 15.5% | 89.9% | 2.7% |
| Mayo | 2.67 | 35.4 | 16.1% | 30.0% | 6.6% | 1985 | $803 | 14.5% | 81.6% | 1.8% |
| Cooley Springs | 2.69 | 38.8 | 4.6% | 10.4% | 6.8% | 1991 | $866 | 20.7% | 85.2% | 0.0% |
| Fingerville | 2.79 | 45.4 | 10.0% | 24.7% | 7.2% | 1995 | $935 | 10.6% | 74.5% | 1.8% |
| Cowpens | 2.49 | 44.2 | 10.5% | 24.6% | 9.3% | 1983 | $908 | 17.3% | 83.5% | 3.7% |
| Harris | 2.48 | 39.3 | 11.7% | 25.0% | 14.1% | 1988 | $820 | 12.2% | 87.3% | 12.2% |
| Valley Falls | 2.65 | 34.2 | 13.8% | 44.7% | 10.9% | 1996 | $1,187 | 20.1% | 86.9% | 6.4% |
| Holly Springs | 3.19 | 32.7 | 8.2% | 3.5% | 10.5% | 2006 | $1,256 | 25.2% | 91.4% | 4.8% |
| Inman | 2.73 | 39.9 | 9.5% | 12.8% | 7.7% | 1997 | $1,193 | 23.2% | 88.5% | 2.8% |
| Henrietta | 3.19 | 30.1 | 16.2% | 34.4% | 19.0% | 1963 | $641 | 4.1% | 78.9% | 12.7% |
| Mooresboro | 2.50 | 46.4 | 10.0% | 22.9% | 15.6% | 1983 | $733 | 17.6% | 88.3% | 6.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Chesnee. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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